An RN realizes that she inadvertently gave a patient who was NPO for surgery his otherwise normally scheduled PO medications. Which action would she take if she were exhibiting professional accountability?
a. Report the error to the charge nurse and follow up with the patient's surgeon.
b. Report the incident to the charge nurse and blame the co-worker who interrupted her medication pass.
c. Keep the incident to herself so that the patient's surgery will not be canceled.
d. Report the incident the next day that she works.
Question 2
An RN has been practicing for 12 years in pediatrics. Peers often seek out this nurse to help them with complex problems. This experienced nurse is assigned the patients with the highest acuity, and the nurse accepts these assignments with confidence.
This nurse is likely practicing at which skill level?
a. Novice
b. Competent
c. Proficient
d. Expert
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